Production Operator

About Us:

Liberty Tire Recycling is a high-growth company and the premier provider of tire recycling services in North America with operations throughout the United States and Canada. Liberty Tire annually transforms more than 210 million tires into raw materials for smart, sustainable products that improve our environment and people's lives. The Company is private equity owned, has approximately 60 sites in the US and Canada, and nearly 4,000 employees. With innovative tools, technologies and processes, Liberty Tire is a revolutionary American conservation enterprise - from coast to coast, and from whole tire to end products. The company's commitment to finding new and better ways to RECLAIM, RECYCLE and REUSE bridges the sustainability goals of scrap tire generators nationwide with those of local scrap rubber consumers.

Job Summary:

The Production Operator I is an production position in a tire recycling facility and is a progression from the General Labor role. This position is responsible for setting up, operating, and monitoring assigned production equipment on the Dock and TDF line. The Production Operator I performs general machine operations, basic equipment adjustments, operator-level preventive maintenance, and basic quality checks while maintaining a safe and productive work environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform equipment set-up for assigned production lines and machines
• Perform general machine operations in support of tire recycling production
• Operate assigned equipment which may include shredder, granulator and metal detection equipment
• Monitor material flow and equipment performance to support safe and efficient production
• Perform operator-level machine adjustments as needed
• Tighten knives and perform minor mechanical adjustments within operator scope
• Clear clogged conveyance or material flow issues following safety procedures
• Perform operator-level preventive maintenance (PMs) as trained and scheduled
• Identify and remove out-of-spec product from the production line
• Perform basic quality control tests including sieve analysis, color testing, and wire or hazard testing
• Maintain cleanliness of assigned equipment, conveyors, and surrounding work areas
• Follow all safety requirements, including proper use of PPE and adherence to safety and LOTO procedures
• Communicate equipment issues, quality concerns, or safety hazards to supervisors or maintenance
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to learn and operate production equipment safely
• Ability to perform basic operator-level mechanical adjustments
• Ability to follow work instructions, safety rules, and production procedures
• Ability to regularly lift, twist, and stack up to 50 pounds with assistance as needed
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and support production goals

Experience:

• Experience as a General Laborer or in an industrial, manufacturing, or recycling environment preferred
• Previous machine operation experience is a plus but not required

Working Environment:

This position is performed in a tire recycling and manufacturing environment regularly work with used tires, heavy materials, and production equipment. The role requires frequent lifting, carrying, stacking, bending, twisting, and standing for extended periods. Exposure to dust, odors, noise, and varying weather conditions may occur. Proper use of required personal protective equipment is mandatory at all times.

EEO Statement:

Liberty Tire Recycling is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.